Nominations open for Gold Coast Australian of the Year and will close on March 24
One of the city’s leading lights has urged people to nominate a community champion for the Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards before it’s too late. SEE HOW TO VOTE
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One of the city’s leading lights has urged people to nominate a community champion for the Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards before it’s too late.
The Australian of the Year Awards recognise inspiring individuals who lead as role models in their local community, their state and the nation.
And for the founder of Men of Business (MOB) Academy Marco Renai, receiving the Gold Coast’s top honour last year was the start of an incredible journey.
Mr Renai was then recognised as the Queensland Australian of the Year award, making him a finalist for the overall Australian of the Year honour.
Mr Renai was honoured for the work his institution does in providing an alternative secondary school education for young men who have dropped out of school – empowering them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in life.
He said that winning the award “opened doors” for his cause.
“The connections I’ve made and the opportunities for the future have been all off the back of being recognised as the Gold Coaster of the Year,” Mr Renai said.
“This is the last week for nominations and then we get to find out who those amazing people are, people should be voting now.
“The people who often do this work are never doing it for accolades, so why not support your local champion and nominate a person who is doing something amazing on the Gold Coast – It’s only going to amplify their cause.”
Nominations for the four categories – Gold Coast Australian of the Year, Gold Coast Senior Australian of the Year, Gold Coast Young Australian of the Year and Gold Coast Local Hero – opened on January 26.
They close on March 24 and a selection panel will choose the winners.
To nominate, head to www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au/gcawardsThe Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards are proudly supported by the Gold Coast Bulletin and Listnr.
Nominations open for Gold Coast Australian of the Year
Nominations for the Gold Coast Australian of the Year have opened and Mayor Tom Tate says there would be plenty of great options among those who helped fellow residents in the wake of the Christmas storms.
The annual awards in previous years have honoured CEO’s, Olympic swimmers, doctors, lifeguards, politicians, journalists and volunteers.
Mr Tate said the effort from residents in the wake of the storms was the perfect opportunity to nominate someone for the Gold Coast Local Hero award.
“Since Christmas Gold Coasters have been going above and beyond to help with the storm response and recovery effort,” he said.
“Show them your appreciation by nominating someone who helped your neighbourhood.”
Mr Tate said the awards were for people who were positive ambassadors for the region.
“There are so many Gold Coasters who work tirelessly and give their own time to help improve our community,” he said.
Nominations for the four categories – Gold Coast Australian of the Year, Gold Coast Senior Australian of the Year, Gold Coast Young Australian of the Year and Gold Coast Local Hero – opened on January 26.
The nominations close on March 24 and a selection panel will choose the winners.
To nominate go to cityofgoldcoast.com.au/gcawards.
The Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards are proudly supported by Listnr and the Gold Coast Bulletin.
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